Coin silver crumber by Samuel T. Crosby of Boston, Mass. c. 1849-50 in the Fiddle Thread pattern. Engraved "ARM" in Old English on the handle. Baroque etching on the blade with no monogram in the cartouche. Excellent condition with one questionable ding toward the end of the blade that does not show on the back and is barely discernable.

Magnificent coin silver soup ladle in the "Bead" pattern, probably manufactured by John Pohlamus, retailed by Ball Black & co. c. 1851-76. I would date this from 1851-1860, certainly not after 1970. Engraved "C.A.W." in gothic on the reverse of the handle end. Marked "BALL BLACK & CO" incuse on back in middle of handle.

A very nice coin silver berry spoon with twisted and engraved handle. The bowl still retains some of the gold wash. No intials engraved. Marked with a right facing eagle in oval with H H & B below in lozenge. This is the mark for Hall, Hewson & Brewer of Albany, New York, ca. 1846-52. A very nice pre-Civil War berry spoon, entirely useable today.

Coin silver gravy ladle in the "Olive" pattern, 6 and 3/8 inches long, sold by Farrington & Hunnewell, Boston, ca. 1836-1881. Most likely made around 1860. Marked "[star] F. & H. [star] BOSTON." incuse. Quite possibly made by William Gale in NYC. In excellent condition with only the drop showing any wear. No engraving. A great gravy ladle for holiday or special occasion use.

Coin silver gravy ladle, 6 and 7/16 inches long, with the Star, D, Eagle mark attributed by McGrew to the Norton/Seymour group from Syracuse, NY, c. 1849-60. Also marked by the retailer O. G. Carter, incuse, loc. unk. Engraved "CMC" in cursive script on the front handle. Bowl has shallow denting on the left, but otherwise in great condition. A nice piece.

Unmarked coin silver gravy ladle in the "Jenny Lind" pattern. 6 inches long. Probably by Albert Coles of NYC. Ca. 1855-78. P. T. Barnum introduced the American public to Jenny Lind, "the Swedish nightengale." She was a nationwide smash as a singer, despite some criticism of her talent. Engraved "Sue Greenfield" in copperplate script. Thus a silver pattern named after her. Bowl is perfect. Some wear on the drop. Otherwise like new...

Coin silver master salt spoon in the "Prince Albert" pattern. Probably by John Pohlamus of NYC. Marked "A.C.BENEDICT 28 BOWERY" in rectangle. Ca. 1850. Engraved "MTH" in script on the front and "S.R.H." in block on the reverse. In excellent condition.

Coin silver serving spoon by John Adam of Alexandria, Virginia, ca. 1801-1846. Fiddle handle is ribbed on reverse. Engraved "GSH" in copperplate script. Marked "I [bullet] ADAM." in rectangle. Broad drop. Handle appears to have been slightly bent where fiddle meets stem, but you have to look closely to see this minor defect. Only the slightest bowl wear on the left. In very good condition.

Coin silver serving spoon by John Adam of Alexandria, Virginia, ca. 1801-1846. Nine inches long. Fiddle handle is ribbed on reverse. Engraved "GSH" in copperplate script. Marked "I [bullet] ADAM." in rectangle. Broad drop. Handle appears to have been slightly bent where fiddle meets stem, but you have to look closely to see this minor defect. Only the slightest bowl wear on the left. In very good condition.

An unmarked coin silver sugar shell in an unique mid-19th century pattern, heavily engraved by engine engraving on the front. Engraved "ELP". Marked "PURE COIN" incuse. Three minor cracks in the scallops of the shell do not deter from its beauty or usefullness.6 & 11/16 inches long.

Coin silver sugar shell in a pattern that might be called "Grape" because of the 2 bunches of grapes and a grape leaf at the end of the handle in the cartouche. Quite likely an unidentified pattern by John Pohlamus of NYC. Engraved on the reverse "LKB" in script. Marked "A. SANBORN" incuse for Amose Sanborn of Lowell, Mass. ca. 1850. Also marked "PATENT.1850". Excellent condition. Slight wear on the drop and some of the design slightly rubbed.

Early 19th Century coin silver gravy/sauce ladle by Frank Richmond, Providence, Rhode Island, c. 1815-20. Fiddle handle, 6 inches long. Shell on reverse of bowl. Engraved "LW" in copperplate script on the front. Mark F.RICHMOND in Roman in rectangle on reverse.No apprecaible wear. No dings. Enlargement 5 appears as though the bowl has been repaired by solder, but this is an optical illusion. The line is actually part of the shell decoration.

Gorham garvy or sauce ladle in the "Josephine" pattern, patented 1855. Marked incuse with PATENT 1855 and COIN. Mono "ACH" in Copperplate. Bowl has been very slightly bent on the right but has been straightened. This does not detract from usefulness or appearance, but does result in a lower price.

Beautiful preserve spoon in the Medallion pattern by Hotchkiss & Schreuder, Syracuse, NY. CA 1870. They first produced this Medallion pattern in about 1867. This piece is marked "STERLING" so is probably after 1870. In excellent condition with significant gilding remaining on the bowl. The medallion of the young Dionysus is sharp. Marked H & S, STERLING, and M & D ROSENBERG for the unknown retailer. No engraving. 6 and 11/16 inches long.